Milton Keynes-based pub operator, Unique Hospitality Management has appointed Clare Haynes in the new position of marketing manager.

Haynes, who joins Unique from craft gin producer Warner Edwards Distillery, will help drive the company's increasing marketing needs as it continues to expand.

The company currently operates two pubs in its Epic Pubs division and four Heroic Pubs and has opened four pubs in the past year with further sites planned.

Andrew Coath, managing director of Unique Hospitality Management, said, 'It has been an amazing and fast paced year for the company. We have continued to innovate at and develop our existing pubs and open new ones, including our first pub with a fantastic new steak and seafood concept.

'There are exciting times ahead for the company and we are really thrilled to welcome Clare to the team. Her extensive marketing experience and knowledge of the drinks market will help us to push our pub businesses even further forward.'

Haynes, who has worked for many globally recognised brands including Levi Strauss and Avon, said, 'I am really excited to have joined the dynamic and passionate Unique team and to be working with such great hospitality businesses. I'm looking forward to helping launch more great pubs later this year.'

The company's latest opening is The Wheatsheaf Pub & Grill in Bow Brickhill near Milton Keynes which opened in May focusing on premium quality steaks and daily changing seafood dishes.